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Saina tests positive for Covid, withdraws from Thailand Open: report
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According to reports, Saina returned positive in her third round of Covid-19 test on Monday. She was slated to take on Kisona Selvaduray of Malaysia in her opening round contest on Tuesday. While the news of her positive Covid-19 test has not been confirmed by the BWF, the official website of the Badminton World Federation did show the walkover result.
Smith was not removing Pant's guard in SCG Test: Paine
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Paine said that Smith was disappointed at the way his act was portrayed. On Monday, the stump vision camera caught the Aussie batsman at the crease trying to wipe off Pant's batting guard with his shoes. "I have spoken to Steve about this and I know he is really disappointed with the way it has come across," said Paine said in an impromptu virtual press conference on Tuesday.
Surgery completed, will return with a bang: Jadeja
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Jadeja suffered a blow to his left thumb while batting on Day 3 of the third Border-Gavaskar Test that concluded on Monday (in Sydney). He later went for scans and the results have shown that he has dislocated his thumb
Aus vs Ind: Paine apologises for SCG conduct, Ashwin barbs
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Paine was seen and heard trying to sledge Ravichandran Ashwin, who was involved in a solid, match saving partnership with Hanuma Vihari on Monday. On one of the occasions, the Australia skipper even claimed "at least my teammates like me, d**k****" during the spat and mocked Ashwin by asking "how many IPL teams wanted you
Paine loses focus as he tries to sledge Ashwin, drops 3 catches
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Paine was seen and heard trying to sledge Ravichandran Ashwin, who was involved in a solid, match saving partnership with Hanuma Vihari. But not only was Paine unsuccessful in provoking Ashwin, he dropped three crucial catches -- one each of Rishabh Pant, Ashwin, and Vihari -- that probably cost his team a win.
Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of fourth and final Test with dislocated thumb
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Jadeja captured four wickets in Australia's first innings and scored 28 not out. He did not bowl in the second innings and was not required to bat a second time around as the third Test ended in a draw. He was, however, seen sitting in the Indian dressing room with batting pads on Monday, an indication that he would have batted if required.
Cricket never discriminates: Tendulkar condemns SCG racial abuse
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The Indian team had apprised match referee David Boon of alleged racial abuse of players -- Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj -- by a section of the SCG crowd at the end of the third day's play. The incident again took place on Sunday following which six people were evicted from the stand just before Tea during Australia's second innings on Day Four.
Ind vs Aus, SydneyTest: 4 Players who saved the day for India with their brilliant performances 
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Trailing by 309 runs at the beginning of day 5, the Indian team lost Ajinkya Rahane early to Nathon Lyon’s delivery, but the Partnership of Pujara-Pant’ heroics and Vihari-Ashwin’ reselience helped India to lead 3rd test into a draw
Sydney Test: R Ashwin couldn't stand up straight on Day 5 morning, reveals wife
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Despite that, Ashwin, along with Hanuma Vihari (23* off 161 balls), showed great grit and resilience to help India secure a famous draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground and set up a compelling finale to the ongoing four-match series later this week.
Uganda to host international badminton championship in February
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Simon Mugabi, the executive director of the Uganda Badminton Association said in an interview that the championship will be held under strict adherence to the Covid-19 prevention measures.
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